I just tried out a CycleOps Fluid Trainer and was really happy with it. I'm probably going to buy one this week. Here are the details. Oh and you'll probably want the riser block to stabilize the front wheel.

Bryan is going to do his thing but he will agree with me that the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine is an awesome trainer. I had a different one before that for a year... the Performance Century Travel Trac fluid trainer. It was good when I was starting out with my training last year but it has its limits for hill/interval work.

And most importantly, it does not feel like the road. The Kurt Kinetic however, has a distinct road feel and makes real workouts difficult... which is the desired effect! It's on the expensive side ($300 depending where you buy), but if you want a trainer that gives a road-like workout and lasts a long time, I recommend the Kurt.

I second the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine. I was able to buy mine at wholesale price by using eBay. Love it! Don't forget to get the riser ring (though you could get away with using a phone book) - don't worry about the pad, you can use an old towel or something.

I bought the CycleOps Mag trainer from REI a few years ago. It was a lot cheaper than the fluid ones, although it is noisier. Just a matter of how much you want to spend on one. And I used an old yoga mat under the bike, which works fine.

If you want to save some dough you can buy a thicker, semipermeable or waterproof yoga mat and use it as a trainer mat to catch sweat and cancel some of the noise. I got a yoga mat at Marshall's for $10 - $15 and it works well for me. I've seen trainer mats go for $40 - $80. If you want gym quality, Justin's is still for sale in the For Sale forum for $45, I think.

Bought the Kinetic at REI on sale...very nice trainer! I bought a riser block at my local bike store. Only disappointment, the Spinervals CD that came with it has no sound...I'll get another one as I heard they are good.

Thanks Everyone! My Dad also recommended the Kurt Kinetic Fluid trainer, so I was happy to see so many people in agreement. I bought it yesterday from Conte's in Bethesda. They gave me a great deal and even helped me set it up. Thanks Contes!

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